Hamilton earns first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari in Barcelona
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Lewis Hamilton secured victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking his first win with Ferrari. Team Principal Frederic Vasseur praised Hamilton for his strategic execution, which included a bold three-stop strategy. Hamilton's win ends Mercedes’ six-race winning streak and decreases Kimi Antonelli's lead in the standings from 66 to 41 points. Vasseur emphasized the importance of calmness as the team looks ahead to the upcoming race in Austria, noting the confidence developed between the drivers and the pit wall.
- •Hamilton's win is his first with Ferrari.
- •Ferrari last won at the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix.
- •Hamilton's strategy adjustments were key to the victory.
- •Mercedes has had a six-race winning streak ended.
- •Hamilton now trails Antonelli by 41 points in the standings.
"Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix with Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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